Volumic & Gemea Interactive

What Volumic & Gemea Interactive does

Volumic 3D is a French manufacturer of professional FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers, operating as a brand owned by SARL GEMEA (SIREN 452 187 792 000 34) headquartered at 12b rue Louis Garneray in Nice, France. Founded in 2013-2014, the company designs, assembles, and sells professional-grade 3D printing equipment along with a complementary ecosystem of consumables, spare parts, and services. Its product portfolio centers on the Performance Series — successor to the Stream Series — spanning the EXO65 with a 274L build volume for industrial-scale production, the EXO42 (74L) and its dual-head EXO42 IDRE variant, the SC2 mid-size professional model, the SH65 long-format printer, and the MK3+ entry-level unit, with prices ranging from €1,600 HT for refurbished machines to €12,900 HT for the flagship EXO65.

The company targets industrial customers across aerospace and defense (Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, Thales, ArianeSpace, Safran), automotive (Stellantis, Peugeot, PSA Motorsport, Michelin, Iveco, Continental, TI Fluid Systems), consumer goods (Groupe SEB, Decathlon, Salomon), and government research (CNRS, CEA), alongside SMB customers, educational institutions, and design studios. Volumic claims 2,300+ sites equipped across France over its 12+ year history and operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct e-commerce, enterprise quote-based sales, a domestic reseller network, and event-driven engagement at industry trade shows including 3D Print Lyon 2026 and the Forum Innovation Défense Paris Expo.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional: one-time hardware purchases (€1,600-€12,900 HT) supplemented by recurring consumables spanning 80+ filament types and 400+ color options, replacement parts (NCB nozzles, magnetic PEI build plates, print heads), and professional services including training, custom printer development, and farm production. No external funding rounds have been disclosed, the team remains in the 1-10 employee range, and revenue figures are not publicly available. Competitive positioning is anchored in French manufacturing sovereignty (French FAB Ambassador since 2017, ADEME EEE producer registration), large-format build volume, broad material compatibility, and a domestic after-sales service promising 24-hour pickup and 72-hour return.

Name

Volumic & Gemea Interactive

Legal name

SARL GEMEA

Website

https://imprimante-3d-volumic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Volumic 3D is a French manufacturer of professional FDM 3D printers, owned by SARL GEMEA and based in Nice. It serves aerospace, defense, automotive, and SMB customers in France with large-format printers, 80+ filaments, and domestic support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional 3D Printers / Additive Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH), Industrial Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds (End-Use Production Assets) (IMAAAEAH), Hotend/Extrusion & Material Delivery Components (Nozzles, Extruders, Feed Tubes) (IMAAAIAB), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM)

Keywords

• Professional 3D printers
• FDM printing technology
• Additive manufacturing equipment
• 3D printing filaments
• Industrial prototyping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nice

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of professional FDM 3D printers including EXO42, EXO65, SC2 Performance Series, MK3+ models. Prices range from entry-level to high-end industrial models.
2. Filaments and Consumables: Sale of 3D printing filaments including PLA, PETG, ASA, Nylon, flexible materials, recycled materials, and specialty filaments. Over 80 materials with 400+ color options available.
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts including nozzles (stainless steel, hardened steel), build plates (PEI magnetic plates), and other consumable components for their 3D printer lineup.
4. Professional Services and Training: Training and support services from acquisition to software usage and production optimization. Complete accompaniment for professional environments.
5. Custom/On-demand Printing: On-demand 3D printing services and custom printer configurations tailored to specific industrial requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Volumic designs, manufactures and sells professional FDM 3D printers (Performance Series: EXO65, EXO42, EXO42 IDRE, SC2, SH65, MK3+) along with a proprietary ecosystem of 80+ filaments, spare parts and accessories, all assembled in France. The offering also includes training, custom-tailored printers, farm production services, and technical support/maintenance for industrial and professional users.

Product overview

Volumic manufactures professional FDM 3D printers designed and assembled in France, owned by GEMEA Interactive. The product portfolio centers on the Performance Series (successor to the Stream Series) encompassing models for very large format (EXO65: 65cm³, 274L), large format (EXO42: 42cm³, 74L), dual-head printing (EXO42 IDRE), mid-size professional (SC2 Performance Series), and accessibility/entry level (MK3+), alongside a long-format model (SH65) and certified refurbished options. The offering extends to an ecosystem of 80+ proprietary and third-party filaments spanning technical, flexible, industrial, bio-sourced, and recycled materials; magnetic PEI build plates; precision nozzles; print head upgrades; and comprehensive services including training, custom printer development, farm production, and technical support/maintenance. The company serves 2,300+ sites across France with applications in prototyping, tooling, small series production, and spare parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stream Series: Professional 3D printer product line including Stream SC2 and MK3+ models
• Performance Series
• Performance Series

Products and services

• EXO65 Performance Series Very large format professional FDM 3D printer with a 65x65x65cm build volume (274L), designed for industrial environments and large-scale production, priced at €12,900 HT.
• EXO42 Performance Series Large format professional FDM 3D printer with a 42x42x42cm build volume (74L), positioned as a high-performance professional option for industrial use, priced at €9,990 HT.
• EXO42 IDRE Performance Series Dual-head large format FDM 3D printer with 38x42x42cm build volume (62L), enabling simultaneous multi-material or multi-color printing for industrial customers.
• SC2 Performance Series Mid-size professional FDM 3D printer with a 30x20x31cm build volume (18.6L), positioned as a high-performance compact professional option.
• MK3+ Entry-level professional FDM 3D printer designed for accessibility, with a 30x20x31cm build volume (18.6L), targeting professionals and education seeking reliable performance at accessible pricing.
• SH65 Performance Series Long-format professional FDM 3D printer with 65x30x30cm build volume (58.5L), designed for applications requiring extended linear dimensions.
• Refurbished / Reconditioned Volumic 3D Printers Certified pre-owned Volumic 3D printers available from €1,600 HT, offering a quality-guaranteed accessible entry point to the brand.
• Volumic 3D Printing Filaments (80+ materials) Portfolio of 3D printing filaments including PLA Ultra, PETG Ultra, Nylon, ASA, flexible TPU (FilaFlex), specialty materials (carbon fiber, silk, phosphorescent, bio-sourced) and recycled options, available in 400+ colors and priced from approximately €14 to €150+ per unit.
• Training Services Training programs from acquisition through software usage to production optimization, including dedicated offerings for education and professional environments.
• Custom / Tailor-Made Printers Custom printer development service for specific industrial requirements and specialized applications, delivered via custom quotes.
• Farm Production Services Large-scale additive manufacturing production capabilities, including farm printing solutions for high-volume output by customers requiring scalable production.
• Technical Support & Maintenance Preventive and corrective maintenance services including disassembly, calibration, testing, firmware upgrades, remote technical support and 24H pickup / 72H return turnaround for Volumic 3D printers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,300+ sites equipped in France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LA FERME 3D ©coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026LA FERME 3D © is a strategic co-exhibitor at the 3D Print Lyon 2026 event. They share a booth (Stand A14) with Volumic and participate jointly in a conference on industrial sovereignty in additive manufacturing. Loïc Barroso from Volumic is moderating a table round with LA FERME 3D representatives including Florent Carasco.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ultimaker: Dutch manufacturer of professional FDM 3D printers (S series, Method). Comparable as a European professional FDM competitor targeting industrial and educational customers with a similar price tier.
• Dagoma: French manufacturer of FDM 3D printers targeting similar SME, prosumer, and education segments. Closely comparable as a domestic French competitor with similar price positioning and GTM focus.
• BigRep: German manufacturer of large-format industrial FDM 3D printers. Direct competitor in the large-format industrial FDM niche that Volumic targets with its EXO65 and EXO42 Performance Series.
• Prusa Research: Czech manufacturer of professional-grade FDM 3D printers. Comparable technology (FDM), comparable professional/desktop positioning, and increasingly competitive on price-performance.
• Raise3D: Professional FDM 3D printer maker with large-format capabilities, comparable product portfolio (Pro3 series), and overlapping industrial/SME customer base.
• BCN3D: Spanish professional FDM 3D printer maker with industrial focus, comparable target customer segments (SME, design offices, industrial users) and similar European manufacturing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• 3D Systems: Global AM incumbent offering plastic and metal 3D printing solutions. Competes with Volumic in industrial customer accounts (aerospace, automotive) but offers a much broader technology portfolio.
• HP (Multi Jet Fusion): Industrial AM player offering Multi Jet Fusion systems. Competes with Volumic for industrial production volumes but at significantly higher throughput and certified use cases.
• Stratasys: Global industrial additive manufacturing leader offering FDM (Fortus), PolyJet, and metal systems. Overlaps with Volumic in industrial FDM but operates at vastly larger scale with certified aerospace/defense solutions.

Emerging players

• Bambu Lab: Fast-growing challenger brand in consumer/prosumer FDM printing. Represents the competitive commoditization pressure on Volumic's price-performance positioning at the lower end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/volumic3D
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volumic3d
• Instagraminstagram.com/volumic3d

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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